This Unexpected Challenge Was Worth Every Step | Ben Ledi

Ben Ledi is a distinctive mountain located in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park in Scotland. It lies near the town of Callander, in the southern part of the Scottish Highlands. Ben Ledi is one of the most popular mountains in the area due to its accessibility, stunning views, and relatively straightforward hiking routes.
Rising to an elevation of approximately 879 meters (2,884 feet) above sea level, Ben Ledi is a Corbett, which means it is a Scottish mountain with a summit between 2,500 and 3,000 feet. Despite not being classified as a Munro, Ben Ledi offers breathtaking panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape, including Loch Lubnaig to the northeast and the Trossachs to the south.
The mountain features several well-marked hiking trails leading to its summit, making it suitable for hikers of varying skill levels. One of the most popular routes starts from the Ben Ledi car park near the A84 road, leading hikers through forests and open moorland before reaching the summit. The ascent typically takes a few hours to complete, depending on the chosen route and individual hiking pace.
At the summit of Ben Ledi, hikers are rewarded with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains, lochs, and forests, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The accessibility of Ben Ledi, combined with its scenic beauty, makes it a favorite hiking destination for both locals and visitors exploring the Scottish Highlands.
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[@reluctantfellrunner]

Fantastic winter hike out. You'll enjoy your coffee after that one. Best wishes.

[@calumpaterson123]

Thanks so much pal :) For sure, the cup of tea at the bottom was delicious! You got any interesting hills in the planning?

[@MrItsChris]

Love your videos , going to do this one in a few weeks 😊

[@calumpaterson123]

Thanks so much mate, I'm delighted to hear you are enjoying my videos. You'll really enjoy Ben Ledi. It's a lovely mountain :) What other hills do you have planned?

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Great video ❄️🙂

[@calumpaterson123]

Thank so much pal :)

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

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[@shinyboncebjk]

Great video went to do it today but the winds were too strong getting blown off our feet it was dangerous but i shall return

[@calumpaterson123]

Thanks so much pal :) Sounds like you made a very sensible decision to turn around. ATB for the next adventure.

[@MyScottishAdventures]

Fantastic video mate. I go up their every so often as it's only a 45 min drive for me. I was up their in Jan and got a cracking cloud inversion. Take care
Alan

[@calumpaterson123]

Cheers very much Alan. I bet a cloud inversion on Ben Ledi must have been amazing, supremely jealous considering the conditions I got. Are there any other local hills that you frequent regularly?

[@MyScottishAdventures]

@calumpaterson123 mostly up the Campsie hills at the moment. Not getting a chance to get a munro done. Which I've not done this year. I go up Meikle bin as that's the closest hill for me. Just to get out at the moment till I can travel further afield to bag my next munro which I've not done this year yet. I like earls seat and Dumgoyne up the campsies even though it can be boggy.

[@calumpaterson123]

@@MyScottishAdventures The Campsies are great wee hills. So accessible and loads of fun to be found right on our doorstep.

[@MyScottishAdventures]

@@calumpaterson123 couldn't agree more mate.

[@stephenogden5470]

Had to mute the sound a couple of times due to your choice of "music", other than that it was fine hahaha!

[@calumpaterson123]

Haha... thanks so much for watching pal :)